Richard Blumenthal actually said...

"Will you say no to the president if he withholds that money?"

"It's more than a hypothetical with all due respect."

"You know, the Trump transition team has mounted a relentless campaign of pressure, threatening and intimidating my colleagues."

"It sends a message to the House and to the Senate that Trump is going to put personal loyalty to him ahead of the national interest, and the United States security interests."